University of Delaware Athletics
2018-19 Women's Tennis Roster
Viva Laas
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Gulf Coast
- Hometown:
- Bonita Springs, Fla.
- Major:
- Computer Science (Honors)
WHY DELAWARE?
“The tennis team environment along with the amazing engineering school present in the University of Delaware felt like I was truly welcomed and at home. I felt that it was the perfect area to pursue my goals for the next years to come."
AT DELAWARE
· Three-time letter winner for the Blue Hens
· Majoring in computer science (honors program)
2021-22 SEASON
- Went 8-9 overall in singles and 6-3 overall in doubles
- Had a 4-2 record in dual matches, playing at both No. 5 and No. 6 singles
- Closed the spring regular season with three-straight wins
- Had two doubles wins with Eliza Askarova and went 1-0 with Samantha Svendsen, Dominika Sujova and Isabella Montana
2020-21 SEASON
- 5-2 doubles season record on Court 3
- 2-0 singles season record on Court 6
- CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
- Helped the Blue Hens to an undefeated regular season (7-0) and quarterfinals appearance in the CAA Tournament
2019-20 SEASON
· Team SAAC representative
· CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
· ITA Scholar Athlete
· Posted a three-match win streak to open dual match play
· Paired with Isabella Montana for a 3-0 No. 2 singles record
2018-19 SEASON
· CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
· ITA Scholar Athlete
· One of six players to register at least 10 singles wins on the year
· Tied for first in program single-season history with 35 singles matches played
· Team's No. 1 singles competitor
· Made collegiate debut at the Virginia Tech Hokie Fall Invite; registered first career win, a come-from-behind 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 victory against Georgia Southern's Paige Christian in first-ever college match
· Posted two separate three-match winning streaks
HIGH SCHOOL
· Played two years at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles at Gulf Coast High
· Led the Sharks to the 2017 State Championship title
· Also guided GCHS to two A3 Conference crowns
· Two-time Naples Daily News Tennis Player of the Year
· Went undefeated as a junior and registered just one loss during sophomore year in both singles and doubles play
· Credits personal coach, Chuck Breger, with all her tennis success
· Named to USTA Junior Leadership Team, which recognizes America’s finest junior tennis players who exhibit leadership, sportsmanship and character on and off the court
· Helped create a Girls Entering Engineering Club, which is set to promote more women entering into the engineering field
PERSONAL
· Viva Aliis Laas
· Born January 3, 2000 in Parnu, Estonia
· Daughter of Getri Barnes and Alan Barns
· Has two siblings, Zia and Tarquin
· Moved to America at the age of 5
· Lists favorite sports teams as the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots
| CAREER STATISTICS | ||
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2018-19 | 11-24 | 4-17 |
| 2019-20 | 7-14 | 5-7 |
| Totals | 18-38 | 9-24 |
Click on year for match-by-match results
